Bikes, Beards & Beyond

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As he twiddles his perfectly waxed ‘tache, a beaming grin spreads across his face. “I’ve always been a bit odd,” he smiles before regaling tales of riding Royal Enfields in the Himalayas and memories of touring across the Transkei, India, Norway, Thailand, Cambodia and Burma.

If it has two wheels and an engine, Richie’s probably ridden it. If he hasn’t, there’s no doubt that he would. It doesn’t really matter where, or why, but the genius behind the Captain Fawcett grooming brand will happily throw his leg over almost any machine and disappear off into the sunset – be it on the open road or any type of surface, however tricky, that enables movement.

Because while he might not take himself or life too seriously, there’s absolutely no messing about when it comes to Richie’s love of motorbikes.

"My friends and family could tell some very interesting stories about me.
I’ve often gotten myself into sticky situations. I’m an expert at hurting myself, I always seem to get lost, and I’m incredibly clumsy. I also "

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I started riding motorbikes aged eight, fascinated by seeing my "

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"Well, that’s the second edition of the House of Vans Assembly Chopper Show done and dusted for another year and what a show it was!
Bike enthusiasts from across the world – as far as America! – united at the House "